Listed In: Prime Ministers
Birthdate: December 17, 1874
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Berlin, Ontario, Canada
Died: July 22, 1950
William Lyon Mackenzie King was a Canadian statesman and politician who served as the tenth prime minister of Canada for three non-consecutive terms from 1921 to 1926, 1926 to 1930, and 1935 to 1948. He is remembered for his leadership during the Great Depression and World War II, where he laid the foundations of the Canadian welfare state and established Canada’s international reputation. King’s time in office was marked by the introduction of social welfare programs, negotiation of trade agreements, and a strong focus on Canadian autonomy and foreign policy.
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